Rememberio

Discover, Remember, Celebrate Rio

Welcome to Rememberio, your online encyclopedia of Rio de Janeiro's historical sites. From iconic landmarks to hidden tales of its past, Rememberio is dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the city's rich heritage. Through stories, images, and curated categories, connect with the legacies and memories that shaped the Rio we know today.

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Valongo Wharf

The Valongo Wharf (Cais do Valongo in Portuguese) is an archaeological site located in the Port Region of Rio de Janeiro. Rediscovered in...

Monroe Palace

The Monroe Palace, once situated in the Central Zone of Rio de Janeiro, was originally built in St. Louis, Missouri, acting as the...

Martinelli Mansion

Martinelli Mansion (Palacete Martinelli in Portuguese) was a mansion located in the Flamengo neighborhood, which housed the...

Leopoldina Station

The Leopoldina Station (Estação Ferroviária Leopoldina in Portuguese) was a railway station located in the Santo Cristo neighborhood,...

Ipanema Beach

Ipanema Beach (Praia de Ipanema in Portuguese) is a beach located in the Ipanema neighborhood, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. With a total...

Hotel Avenida

Hotel Avenida was a hotel located on the Avenida Central (now Avenida Rio Branco). Inaugurated in 1910, the hotel was built amidst the...

Flamengo Castle

The Flamengo Castle (Castelinho do Flamengo in portuguese) is one of the few mansions left in the Flamengo neighborhood. Built from 1916...

Cinema Roxy

The Cinema Roxy (also known as Cine Roxy) is a cinema located in the Copabacana neighborhood of the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro....

Cinema Madrid

The Cinema Madrid was a screening room located in the Tijuca neighborhood, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Inaugurated on April 26, 1954,...

Carlos Gomes Theater

The Carlos Gomes Theater (Teatro Carlos Gomes, in Portuguese) is a theater located at Tiradentes Square in Downtown Rio de Janeiro. It is...

Copacabana Beach

The Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana in Portuguese) is a beach located in the Copacabana neighborhood of the South Zone of Rio de...

A Noite Building

The Joseph Gire Building — commonly reffered as A Noite Building — is a skyscraper located in the Mauá Square, in Rio de Janeiro's city...

Rio de Janeiro map

Explore how the historical sites are scattered across Rio de Janeiro with this interactive map.

About Rememberio

Rememberio is a non-profit project created to help Cariocas discover more about the city they call home. Inspired by the long-deteriorated Leopoldina Station, Rememberio's mission is to promote and preserve the stories behind Rio's historical sites, ensuring that important parts of our history are not forgotten and fostering a collective memory among Cariocas.

Dive into the past with Rememberio and uncover the hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the stories that shape the city's identity and join us in preserving its rich heritage for future generations.

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